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13. That's been my #1 reason for 30 years. #2 reason is good quality at fair prices

Wed Aug 23, 2023, 11:29 AM

Aug 2023

If I want to buy a printer, TV, kitchen appliance — I don’t have to fret about shopping around and comparing model numbers and prices.
Costco’s stock won’t be junk and it won’t be overpriced.
If you buy tires or batteries and come back in with a problem, they handle the prorate discount automatically.

The packages of veggies and fruit are big, so I give half to a friend and still pay the same as I would at the grocery store.

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Marta and I just joined Costco [View all] Omaha Steve Aug 2023 OP

Not one anywhere near me. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2023 #1

They ship, and even to non-members, or so I was told. niyad Aug 2023 #5

As much as I've heard about it I'd like to check one out. nt Phoenix61 Aug 2023 #9

Products sold online are more expensive than bought in person Kaleva Aug 2023 #67

Some are. And for some, the convenience of having items delivered niyad Aug 2023 #69

They treat their employees very well. nt okaawhatever Aug 2023 #2

That's been my #1 reason for 30 years. #2 reason is good quality at fair prices lostnfound Aug 2023 #13

I love Costco. Even though it is just me, I still find many good things. And there niyad Aug 2023 #3

Used to be a member... Wounded Bear Aug 2023 #4

Thete is always delivery. niyad Aug 2023 #6

I like Costco as a company, but after a couple years, I didn't renew my membership. Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #7

Most of what we buy there isn't food spinbaby Aug 2023 #19

That makes sense. Sky Jewels Aug 2023 #48

Costco is one of those places, where ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #56

In this queue ExWhoDoesntCare Aug 2023 #54

We love the prices/selection. RandySF Aug 2023 #8

I was originally a member of Price club when it was brought public kimbutgar Aug 2023 #10

I save enough on their generic Zyrtec to pay for my membership csziggy Aug 2023 #11

Yep. The OTC meds and pharmacy alone are worth the price of admission. hunter Aug 2023 #18

This! Hekate Aug 2023 #32

There is one within 10 miles MissB Aug 2023 #12

Costco is down the street Sympthsical Aug 2023 #14

I was offered a special as well; peacebuzzard Aug 2023 #15

A Costco just opened in my area EYESORE 9001 Aug 2023 #16

It's an hour away for us now, and we don't go anymore. Just to far for us. a kennedy Aug 2023 #17

They do ship. niyad Aug 2023 #34

Great, might have to look into that. Thanks. a kennedy Aug 2023 #38

😢 😢 😢. No just said they don't ship to my little town. a kennedy Aug 2023 #39

I am sorry. niyad Aug 2023 #40

Never been in one Freddie Aug 2023 #20

It's possible to be #1 and #6 simultaneously Wednesdays Aug 2023 #21

Costco has been very good to me. Food, prescriptions, supplies. Earth-shine Aug 2023 #22

I'm not a member but my daughter is Trailrider1951 Aug 2023 #23

I like Coscto. I dropped by once a week on my way home from work. SYFROYH Aug 2023 #24

See how you like it. If it works for you, great! LeftInTX Aug 2023 #25

they really do have so many good deals Recycle_Guru Aug 2023 #26

Can I qualify my vote? Alliepoo Aug 2023 #27

Go online and have it shipped. niyad Aug 2023 #35

They opened one on the other side of town a year or two back Xavier Breath Aug 2023 #28

we go around every other month at best yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #46

I went with a member once to a store in Indy Xavier Breath Aug 2023 #51

Their cat trees//condos, for example, are much less expensive than my Petco. niyad Aug 2023 #70

Costco is great senseandsensibility Aug 2023 #29

the end of year cash rebate covers my membership fee nt yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #47

THIS!!☝️likewise. We have one very close by & frequent it onetexan Aug 2023 #64

After years of local resistance,one came into our town very close to us.We went in for a reconnoiter Hekate Aug 2023 #30

agree on the fresh food, especially produce yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #50

I also belong to BJ's and Sams... Demsrule86 Aug 2023 #31

I too have a BJ's card and tried Sam's for a bit Montauk6 Aug 2023 #55

Oh yeah, hubs if from the Bronx...I get it. Demsrule86 Aug 2023 #57

And, so far's as I've seen... Montauk6 Aug 2023 #61

I'd like to go to Costco, but... DET Aug 2023 #33

Our Costco is crowded, but not intolerably crowded. hunter Aug 2023 #37

No interest... brooklynite Aug 2023 #36

Ditto. BlackSkimmer Aug 2023 #42

A gourmet cook friend steered us to Costco where he said the meat and fish are far superior to LuckyLib Aug 2023 #41

Just 2 of us here. We buy non perishables mostly yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #43

All very true! senseandsensibility Aug 2023 #44

also, we have the Costco Visa, and use it for other things yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #49

Kirkland Cling Film and foil in the large size are great. GoneOffShore Aug 2023 #59

great wine shop and also liquor store yellowdogintexas Aug 2023 #60

You are correct! I have thought that. GoneOffShore Aug 2023 #62

Great point about the wine and liquor. My Costco is in the same center as my niyad Aug 2023 #72

Exactly. On everything you mentioned. ESPECIALLY the roasted chicken! The niyad Aug 2023 #71

We had one near our old house Luciferous Aug 2023 #45

It's just me and my wife in a 1500 square foot space obamanut2012 Aug 2023 #68

Just what we save on gas makes the membership worth it... SKKY Aug 2023 #52

You left out BJ's. Conjuay Aug 2023 #53

I go there mostly for gas. kskiska Aug 2023 #58

Agree, i got a half sheet for my kids most years onetexan Aug 2023 #65

75 miles to the closest Costco for me. GoodRaisin Aug 2023 #63

Close to a 8 hour round trip for me Kaleva Aug 2023 #66

I don't know if it would be worth it for us Bettie Aug 2023 #73

The nearest one to me is about 3800 miles away. Not exactly convenient. DFW Aug 2023 #74